94.5/ 100

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL

500 BILMARK AV, Charlotte, NC 28213

School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440315

Latest result94.5 / 100

Last inspectedSep 23, 2026

Inspections on record11

On record sinceJun 5, 2014

Score history

Jun 5, 2014Higher is betterSep 23, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 23, 2026 94.5 / 100 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: During the inspection, an alarm was sounding in the outside boiler room, Room F143A. Per the head custodian, the alarm has been sounding since early September and produces a sound similar to a fire alarm. The head custodian stated that a work order has been submitted and that several individuals have responded to investigate the alarm; however, the alarm remains operational and continues to sound. *NOTE: Head Custodian, Mrs. Williams, was present during the time of inspection. Report emailed to: evelynh.williams@cms.k12.nc.us phillipj.johnson@cms.k12.nc.us Bsc@cms.k12.nc.us

#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20

Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed black build up inside of drinking fountain nozzles on 6th, 7th, and 8th grade hallways.

#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −35

Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed several hand drying devices not operating in restrooms sporadically throughout school building to include 6th and 7th grade hallway restrooms. Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c). Observed no soap at handsink in boys restroom located on 8th grade hallway.

#9 · DRESSING ROOMS AND SHOWERS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean, in good repair, washable, non-absorbent 30#; fixtures clean, in good repair 40#; facilities for storage of clothes provided, kept clean 20#; soap and towel 10* (.2413)

All fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413(d). Per the head custodian, the dryer located in the sports laundry area is not operating. A work order has been submitted to have issue repaired. -General comment.

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Sep 17, 2025 94 / 100 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: *NOTE: Head Custodian, Ms. Willams was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to: evelynh.williams@cms.k12.nc.us (Head Custodian) phillipj.johnson@cms.k12.nc.us (Principal)

#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40

Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed black build up to water fountain nozzles on 6th grade hallway. Clean.

All fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (d). Observed door missing to toilet stall in girls locker room A104A. Observed 3 doors missing to toilet stalls located on girls 7th grade hallway. Repair. Observed shower wand broken in girls locker room A104A. Repair.

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Jan 19, 2024 92 / 100 · 4 violations

#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20

Observed build up in water fountains on main hall. **Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).

#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −15

Observed fixtures broken in science lab (C107). **Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed no soap in the boys restroom E-Hall **Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).

#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30

Observed several water stained ceiling tiles during the inspection: A112, A107, A119, A22, B110, Media Center, Faculty lounge, F108. **Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.

#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −15

Observed chemicals within reach in classrooms during the inspection. **Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b).

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Oct 20, 2022 95 / 100 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: NO POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION: #9. Adequate facilities for storage of clothes and other personal items shall be provided and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (e). Observed equipment/supplies boys football locker room in need of detailed organizing. All fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (d). Observed 1 shower fixture in girls locker room broken. *NOTE: Custodian, Mrs. Foster was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to head custodian and principal at the following: evelynh.williams@cms.k12.nc.us nemalk.patel@cms.k12.nc.us Bernadetteb.foster@cms.k12.nc.us

#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20

Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed black build up inside the drinking nozzles of water fountains sporadically throughout school building. Observed paint splattered in basin of water fountain in girls locker room.

#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −20

Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c). Observed no soap in boys restroom on 6th grade hallway and 1 dispenser out on 7th grade hallway boys restrooms (due to soap dispenser being broken by students according to custodian).

#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −10

All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. Observed boxes on the floor in teachers work room located in main office and boxes of paper on the floor in classroom near cafeteria.

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